Washington: Tracking TSCA, IRIS, and Fracking

3:17 PM MST | January 9, 2012 | Kara Sissell

ACC’s priorities in Washington this year include work on legislation for revising the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and improvements to the U.S. EPA’s Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS). Industry will also continue to monitor energy-related regulations and legislation, including efforts on hydraulic fracturing. Election years are viewed as non-starters for advancing significant legislation because lawmakers are reluctant to tackle thorny issues that would alienate voters, as and spend more time focused on campaigns. However...